2012 Ford Explorer safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
10
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2012 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (13 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Ford Explorer vehicles were involved in 43 fatal crashes with 14 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to… · Jan 19, 2024
- Crash riskThese vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement… · Sep 22, 2021
- Crash riskRear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension · Jun 10, 2019
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat… · Mar 24, 2015
- Crash riskAffected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric… · May 29, 2014